A message of hope from Sayeh:
"I am proof there is hope and you can survive. If your brother or sister is out there, keep hope alive, believe one day they will come home, and you will have answers. Some, like me, may get answers that your sibling will not be brought home. You will not understand why this happened. For myself, I finally found peace when I stopped asking why and learned to forgive myself for surviving. Please find your support, whether it's your family or your chosen family. Get counseling. Life feels broken and it will be difficult to try and put the pieces back together. Self-care is a “must” and you need to take care of yourself because you are important.
Remember to be kind to yourself. And remember that it's ok not to be ok. You will have good days and bad days. I found strength knowing my sister would want me to fight back and help prevent others from having to go through what our family experienced."
As part of the 2024 publication release of What About Me? Finding your path forward when your brother or sister is missing, Sayeh reflects on experiences to illuminate topics within this 2nd Edition of the publication, with a heart toward providing support and helpful actions for siblings living through the ordeal of a missing sibling.
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